Public spat with O’Neill has not damaged powersharing Executive, Robinson says They disagreed publicly after the Army withdrew from a jobs fair in Londonderry. Evening Standard · Sep 18, 2025
‘Outrageous’ to give Dublin dual control over Northern Ireland legacy – Robinson The UK and Irish governments are expected to set out a new legacy framework on Friday. The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2025
John Swinney rejects calls to boycott white-tie banquet in Donald Trump's honour JOHN Swinney has rejected calls to boycott a state banquet at Windsor Castle in Donald Trump’s honour. The National (Scotland) · Sep 17, 2025
Eleanor Donaldson to undergo further medical tests ahead of trial, court told Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson and his wife deny historical sex offences. Evening Standard · Sep 11, 2025
O’Neill ‘comfortable’ about decision not to attend Trump banquet at Windsor The First Minister made the comment when she appeared before her scrutiny committee. The Independent UK · Sep 10, 2025
O’Neill and Little-Pengelly deny ‘toxic’ relationship is hindering delivery The First Minister and deputy First Minister appeared before their Stormont scrutiny committee on Wednesday. Evening Standard · Sep 10, 2025
‘Appalling approach’ by Secretary of State over legacy process redesign Stormont deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly criticised ‘extensive consultation with Dublin’. Evening Standard · Sep 8, 2025
DUP says Executive ‘delivering’ as SDLP brands it ‘comatose’ MLAs returned to Stormont on Monday after the summer recess. Evening Standard · Sep 8, 2025
O’Neill insists Executive disagreements are not a sign of Stormont instability The First Minister said there was a lot of common ground uniting the four parties in Northern Ireland’s devolved mandatory coalition government. The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2025
Kneecap criticise DUP and Alliance and say it is ‘good to be home’ in Belfast ‘You couldn’t pay for the PR the DUP gives Kneecap,’ band member Naoise O Caireallain told the crowd at Belfast Vital. Evening Standard · Aug 29, 2025
Martin Smyth was an MP of ‘integrity and Christian principle’, service told The former Ulster Unionist MP for South Belfast and Orange Order grand master died last week at the age of 94. Evening Standard · Aug 29, 2025
Northern Ireland will not be at forefront of Reform’s plans – Farage The Reform UK leader responded to criticism of earlier remarks that he would ‘renegotiate’ the Good Friday Agreement. Evening Standard · Aug 27, 2025
Farage has no right to ‘tear up’ Good Friday Agreement – Hanna But DUP MP Sammy Wilson has backed the Reform UK leader’s plans to renegotiate the peace deal. Evening Standard · Aug 27, 2025
Givan among the nervous early risers on GCSE results day Students have been celebrating after getting their exam results. The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2025
Evening Standard · Aug 21, 2025 ‘Broken’ immgration system spilling over into tensions in NI, DUP minister says Unionist politicians have asked for investigations into the legal planning status of hotels in the region housing asylum seekers.
The National (Scotland) · Aug 20, 2025 Local council in Northern Ireland launches probe into asylum seekers hotel A local council in Northern Ireland has started a probe into a hotel being used to house asylum seekers
Evening Standard · Aug 20, 2025 Antrim and Newtownabbey Council probes hotel being used for asylum seekers DUP MLA Trevor Clarke said councillors from his party are pressing for similar investigations in other areas.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 23, 2025 Woman and two children die in Northern Ireland shooting Police say three dead and man seriously injured were from same household in Maguiresbridge, County Fermanagh
The Guardian - UK · Jul 22, 2025 Cenotaph wreath rules were changed to placate unionists, Blair-era files show Archives reveal political manoeuvring to ensure DUP’s inclusion in 2004 Remembrance Sunday ceremony
The Independent UK · Jul 21, 2025 Remembrance Sunday rules changed to protect NI peace process Newly-released files show ministers warned there were ‘pressing political reasons’ why both David Trimble and Ian Paisley should participate.
The National (Scotland) · Jul 13, 2025 DUP deputy mayor 'happy to speak to police' after assault at Glasgow Orange walk A DUP deputy mayor has defended his Orange walk bandmates after video on social media appeared to show them assaulting an elderly woman in Glasgow…
The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2025 Twelfth of July parades begin across Northern Ireland Tens of thousands are taking to the streets across the region for the traditional Orange Order parades on Saturday.
The National (Scotland) · Jul 12, 2025 Kneecap effigies, Palestinian, and Irish flags on loyalist bonfires amid asbestos row IRISH and Palestinian flags, effigies of the Irish rap group Kneecap, and sectarian slogans have been seen topping loyalist bonfires in Northern…
Evening Standard · Jul 11, 2025 Effigies of Kneecap, Irish flags and sectarian slogans top loyalist bonfires The bonfires are set to be lit late on Friday night.
Evening Standard · Jul 10, 2025 Little-Pengelly urges people to stop playing politics over Belfast bonfire Sinn Fein has said it is ‘unthinkable’ that the fire can be allowed to go ahead on Friday.